The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that post-secondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees and the public. The following information is disclosed to you in compliance with federal law. For additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any materials, please call or email the appropriate office or visit the indicated websites.
Information concerning Tabor College’s Title IX policies can be found below or by contacting one of the following designated officials:
Dr. Frank Johnson, Title IX Coordinator
Prof. Jim Paulus, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Karol Hunt, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Tabor College Notice of Non-Discrimination
Tabor College Sexual Harassment and Title IX Policy
Tabor College Sexual Harassment and Title IX Training Information
Accreditation
Contact: Office of Academic Affairs
Email: brandon.granger@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1044
Information concerning Tabor College’s institutional and specialized accreditations is available in the Academic Catalog. Tabor College holds accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, Tabor College’s education, music, and social work programs receive accreditation through program-specific organizations.
Academic Programs and Institutional Information
Contact: Registrar
Email: registrar@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1045
Information concerning Tabor College educational programs and course descriptions is available through the previous link and also in the Academic Catalog. The catalog also includes a listing of current faculty. Information about campus facilities is available through the campus map. For general information about Tabor College, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Federal regulations require Tabor College to establish Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for student financial aid recipients. To read Tabor College’s statement on Satisfactory Academic Progress, see page 33 (Traditional Undergraduate), page 222 (Online Undergraduate) or page 278 of the Academic Catalog. To appeal a financial aid suspension, download and complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form.
Clery Report: Crime Statistics, Campus Security Policies, Crime Log, and Fire Log; Drug/Alcohol Policy; and Missing Student Policy and Notification Procedures
Contact: Prof. Jim Paulus
Email: jimp@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1066
Emergency Phone: 911
Tabor College 2023 Annual Safety Report (including Drug/Alcohol and Missing Student Policies)
The Tabor College Substance Abuse Policy is distributed annually to all employees and students and is available in policies 4.1 and 4.2 of the Tabor College Policy Manual.
College Navigator
College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors and others obtain information about U.S. post-secondary institutions. Enter Tabor College as “Name of School” to view related College Navigator information.
College Non-Discrimination and Title IX Summary
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Tabor College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies, scholarships programs, loan programs, athletic programs, admissions criteria or any other college-administered programs.
Effective January 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) granted Tabor College a religious exemption to select portions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 pertaining to gender identity. Specifically, because of the organization’s controlling religious tenets (being owned by the Mennonite Brethren Conference of Churches of the Central District Conference, the Southern District Conference, the Latin American District Conference and the North Carolina District Conference), the College is exempt from provisions 34 C.F.R. §106.32 (governing housing), 106.33 (governing comparable facilities such as restrooms and locker rooms) and 106.41 (governing athletics).
For complete policy statements, refer to Tabor’s Notice of Non-Discrimination and Title IX Policy.
Complaint/Grievance Procedures
ADA Grievance Procedure
Students wishing to file a grievance concerning academic accommodation and appeal (if accommodation has been denied) can fill out the following form and submit it to the Provost. For more information about Disability Services, see Student Success.
Academic Disability Services Grievance Form
Student Complaint and Grievance Procedure
Students with complaints about a curricular program, co-curricular program or financial aid are able to seek resolution through either the Dean of Student Life at (620) 947-3121 ext. 1031 or the Provost at (620) 947-3121 ext. 1044.
State of Kansas Complaint Procedures
Should the institution not be able to resolve the student complaint, the student has the right to contact the state of Kansas and its appropriate agency to determine the course of action. Complaints can be filed with the following agencies in Kansas:
- Complaints related to the application of state laws or rules related to approval to operate or licensure of a particular professional program within a post-secondary institution shall be referred to the appropriate State Board (e.g., State Boards of Health, State Board of Education, and so on) within the Kansas State Government and shall be reviewed and handled by that licensing board (http://www.kansas.gov/agencies/ and then search for the appropriate division).
- Complaints related to state consumer protection laws (e.g., laws related to fraud or false advertising) shall be referred to the Consumer Protection Division in the office of the Kansas Attorney General and shall be reviewed and handled by that Unit (http://ag.ks.gov/consumer-protection).
- Unresolved student concerns regarding programs authorized through SARA should be directed to the state portal agency at http://kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/Academic_Affairs/3257-ComplaintForm_SARAinstitutions.pdf.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Allegations regarding noncompliance with accreditation standards, policies and procedures may be made to HLC, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604. (The Commission’s complaint policy, procedure and the complaint form may be found on their website: http://www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html).
Tabor College Assessment Documentation, Summer 2023
Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA)
Contact: Registrar
Email: registrar@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1045
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Tabor College publishes FERPA Notification of Rights and FERPA Directory Information that delineate student rights under FERPA. In addition, Tabor College information on confidentiality of student records is published in the Academic Catalog. The FERPA Notification of Rights includes our policy on Request to Disclose, Consent not Required and Subpoenas.
Contact Information
The contact information list provides connections to the most common offices. If the office you are trying to contact is not listed, please call (620) 947-3121 to reach Tabor’s switchboard.
Copyright Infringement, Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Policies and Sanctions and Acceptable Use Policies
Contact: IT
Email: waynekliewer@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1011
Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines
Cost of Attendance
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Email: finaid@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1729
Information concerning the estimated cost of attending Tabor College’s residential campus or online programs is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid for a program in which the student is enrolled or expresses an interest. An estimated total for these complete costs for prospective and enrolled students for either location is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid using a mock full-time and part-time student who lives within 100 miles of campus.
Disbursement for Books and Supplies
Books are not included in online tuition. Students are welcome to purchase their texts from their preferred provider.
Tabor College provides all textbooks to residential students at no cost. They are a direct gift from our generous donors.
Employment – Placement and Types Obtained by Graduates
May 2022 Graduates
Have job: 35.8 percent of students obtained a job by graduation
Have job in field: 83.3 percent of students (who obtained a job by graduation) obtained a job in their field
Sample of positions: Accountant, Associate, Division Leader, Kindergarten Teacher, Shift Supervisor, Social Worker, Fourth Grade Teacher
Sample of employers: Academia Los Pinares, Honduras; Adams Brown, KS; BDO, CO; Brooklyn Center Early School, MN; Dutch Bros, CO; Oakley Elementary School, KS; Rally Camps, CA; Standish Management, TX; Wichita Public Schools, KS
Not looking for employment: 17.9 percent of students were not looking for a job by graduation
All data self-reported by students as part of commencement/graduation survey
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Email: finaid@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1729
Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal or institutional grant, loan, or work assistance. There is a separate, written notice of the penalties for drug violations.
Financial Aid
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Email: finaid@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1729
The Tabor College website provides Financial Aid Information (Hillsboro campus or Graduate and Online) including information about the following: need-based and non-need-based federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance programs available to students; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for selecting recipients and determining amount of award; methods and frequency of disbursements of aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA loans; the availability of financial aid for study abroad programs; how financial aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact for questions regarding financial aid; the terms and conditions of federal student loans; entrance and exit counseling information; and drug violation penalties. The Title IV Loan Code of Conduct for financial aid employees is also listed. Students may use the net price calculator to find estimates.
Graduate and Professional Education – Types in Which Graduates Enroll
May 2017 Graduates
Going directly to graduate school: 24 percent
Sample graduate schools: University of Southern California, California Polytechnic State University, Rockhurst University, Tabor College, University of Texas at Tyler
Sample programs: MSW, Occupational Therapy, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, MBA
Considering Graduate School: 27 percent
May 2018 Graduates
Going directly to graduate school: 26 percent
Sample graduate schools: Kansas State University, University of Kansas Medical School, Tabor College, Rockhurst University, Baker University, Arkansas State University, East 15 Acting School, University of Notre Dame
Sample programs: MA in Teaching, M.D., MBA, Occupational Therapy, Sports Management, Sports Administration, MFA in Acting, Ph.D.
Considering Graduate School: 28 percent
All data self-reported by students as part of commencement/graduation survey
Graduation and Retention Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
Contact: Assistant Registrar
Email: registrar@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1045
Graduation and Retention Info for All Students (Tabor College Hillsboro)
Graduation Rates for Student Athletes (Tabor College Hillsboro)
Graduation Rates & Percentages by Year (six-year rate)
Graduation Rates (Tabor College Hillsboro) 2007-2017
Select MBA Grad Rates (Tabor College Online) 2010-2017
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
Contact: Athletics
Email: jeffbrewer@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1630
In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Department of Athletics publishes information on men’s and women’s athletic programs at Tabor College. The EADA report includes the number of participants by gender for each team, operating and recruiting expenses, coaches’ salaries, revenues, and athletically related student aid.
Private Lending
Students may utilize private student loans and can locate private lenders through FASTChoice, which can be accessed on Tabor’s Financial Aid pages (Hillsboro campus or Graduate and Online). We encourage you to research private loans and the terms of the loans carefully and to be sure to use credible banking institutions.
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Tabor College has two programs that qualify program completers for professional licensure in their respective fields: Social Work and Teacher Education. The institution has not made a determination if the curriculum meets the education requirements for licensure in any U.S. state or territory other than Kansas.
For a national listing of licensure directories, please see the following resource, courtesy of NC-SARA: http://publish.smartsheet.com/6e3fb27658f443588ff16ad36ccf5a94 (Source: http://nc-sara.org/professional-licensure-directory).
For a custom consultation about these professional licensure programs, please contact:
Prof. Lisa Moore, Director of Teacher Education and Graduate Education Programs,
Prof. Serena Hanson, Director of the Social Work Program, or
Dr. Frank Johnson, Provost
Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV, HEA Financial Aid
Contact: Student Financial Aid
Email: finaid@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1729
If a student completely withdraws from all courses, Tabor College will adhere to its refund policy as published in the Financial Information Booklet (which includes requirements for return of Title IV, HEA grant or loan aid). By accepting Tabor College institutional money, a student agrees to remain in good standing with student life and abide by College policies. If a student is dismissed for any reason, Tabor College will adhere to the same procedure as Federal aid policies.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Contact: Academic Support Coordinator
Email: daniel.krebs@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1223
The Student Success Office provides services for students with disabilities.
Shopping Sheet
The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet is a consumer tool that Tabor College will use to notify military students about their financial aid package. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. More information can be found at financial aid shopping sheet section of the US Department of Education site.
Student Body Diversity
Contact: Assistant Registrar
Email: registrar@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1045
Textbook Information/Required Course Materials
Contact: Tabor College Bookstore
Email: beckyn@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1351
Textbook information is available directly from the Tabor College bookstore, the JayShop.
Transfer of Credit and Articulation Agreements
Contact: Registrar
Email: registrar@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1045
Transfer credit policies and articulation agreements are available on the Tabor College website and in the Academic Catalog. To obtain a copy of accreditation, approval, or licensing information, please contact Academic Affairs.
Vaccination Policies
Contact: Student Life
Email: studentlife@lkgear.com
Phone: (620) 947-3121 ext. 1033
Tabor College follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation for immunizations. Specific requirements for vaccinations are published in the mandatory medical form required of all residential students.
Voter Registration
Information on voting in local, state, and federal elections, including a copy of the Kansas voter registration application form may be accessed at the website for the Office of the Secretary of the State of Kansas. Nonresident students may find voter information about their specific states through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.